351 - High-Five Halloween
- Oct 27, 2022
- 1:07:44
- Full Episode
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<p>On today's Halloween episode, Karen and Georgia cover the Great Famine of 1315 and the history of the mummy trade.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
The episode discusses the Great Famine of 1315 and the dark history of mummified remains in medicine and entertainment.
Key points
- Jonas Brothers' Podcast. The Jonas Brothers announce their new podcast, Hey Jonas.
- Halloween Plans. Discussion about Halloween costumes and neighborhood festivities.
- Amber Midthunder Recognition. Amber Midthunder from Prey is named one of Variety's 10 actors to watch.
- The Great Famine Begins. In 1315, Northern Europe faces unprecedented rain leading to catastrophic crop failures.
- The Cost of Survival. Food prices skyrocket as crop yields plummet, leaving peasants in dire straits.
- Desperation Leads to Cannibalism. Accounts of cannibalism emerge as people resort to extreme measures to survive.
Episode highlights
- Jonas Brothers' PodcastThe Jonas Brothers announce their new podcast, Hey Jonas.“We created our own podcast called Hey Jonas.”1:22Oct 27, 2022
- Halloween PlansDiscussion about Halloween costumes and neighborhood festivities.“I'm just gonna pass out candy and have the best time doing it.”9:17Oct 27, 2022
- Amber Midthunder RecognitionAmber Midthunder from Prey is named one of Variety's 10 actors to watch.“She so deserves it.”14:51Oct 27, 2022
- The Great Famine BeginsIn 1315, Northern Europe faces unprecedented rain leading to catastrophic crop failures.“Things are about to get very bad, very fast on the continent.”26:31Oct 27, 2022
- The Cost of SurvivalFood prices skyrocket as crop yields plummet, leaving peasants in dire straits.“Wheat jumps from five shillings per quarter to 40 shillings per quarter.”28:47Oct 27, 2022
- Desperation Leads to CannibalismAccounts of cannibalism emerge as people resort to extreme measures to survive.“During the Great Famine, people would snatch the bodies of newly executed criminals from the gallows and eat them.”41:51Oct 27, 2022
- The Dark Origins of Hansel and GretelThe tale of Hansel and Gretel reflects the grim realities of famine and abandonment.“It was just a result of what was happening to people.”45:41Oct 27, 2022
- Mumia: The Cannibalistic CureIn medieval Europe, mummies were ground into powder for medicinal use, raising ethical questions.“Essentially they're ingesting mumia as a medicinal cure and it's essentially cannibalism.”58:27Oct 27, 2022
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